Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves Odds, Picks and Predictions

THE Boston Red Sox (19-17) and Atlanta Braves (21-12) conclude a 2-match set on Wednesday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the BetMGM Sportsbook lines around the Red Sox vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 1-0

Boston lost 4-2 to Atlanta on Tuesday and failed to concede as a +167 underdog on the road. VS Reese McGuire and CF Ceddanne Rafaela each had an RBI. RHP Justin Slater allowed 2 earned runs in the 8th inning and took the loss.

Atlanta ended a 3-game losing streak with Tuesday night’s win while becoming a -183 home favorite. A 2-point home run launched by LF Jarred Kelenic opened the scoring for the Braves in the 3rd, while a 2-run 8th inning sealed the victory. RHP Joe Jimenez allowed 0 ER in 1 inning of relief and got the win.

Red Sox to Braves projected starters

RHP Nick Pivetta against LHP Chris Sale

Pivetta (1-1, 0.82 ERA) is making his third start. He has a 0.82 WHIP, 0.8 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 11 innings.

• Last Start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K in a 1-0 win at Oakland A’s on April 3
• Has been out since with an elbow injury
• Allowed 1 ER (1 HR) this season while striking out 13 and walking 1

Sale (3-1, 3.44 ERA) is making his 7th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 36 2/3 innings.

• The Braves are 4-2 in his starts
• Allowed 1 ER or less in 2 consecutive starts
• Allowed 14 ER (4 HR) while striking out 42 and walking 7

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The Red Sox alongside the Braves

Powered by BetMGM Sportsbook; Go to the USA TODAY Sports Sports Betting Scores & Odds hub for a complete list. Lines last updated at 10:49 a.m. ET.

• Money Line (ML): Red Sox +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Braves -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-120) | Braves -1.5 (+100)
• More/Less (Y/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Red Sox at Braves Picks and Predictions

Prediction

Braves 4, Red Sox 3

Money line

BETTING ON THE BRAVES (-200).

While there isn’t much value for the Braves to win, this game features a pitching duel that should limit the running line’s value.

Boston has lost 3 of its last 4 away games and has scored 2 points or less in 4 of its last 5 games, while Atlanta has won 3 of its last 4 home games and has scored 4 points or more in each of the 3 victories.

Running Line/Against the Spread

PASS.

While the Braves might sprinkle -1.5 (+100), due to the pitching duel, confidence in a big margin of victory is low.

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BET UNDER 8.5 (-120).

Boston has failed to reach the Over in 7 of its last 10 matches. In 4 of Boston’s last 5 games, Boston has scored 2 or fewer points and/or allowed 4 or fewer.

Atlanta has failed to reach the Over in 9 of its last 10 games and has scored 4 points or less in 8 of its last 10, including 4 in a row.

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